Vacation! September 21, 2006
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I’m taking a few days off from work. It’s been a long time since I’ve done this so I hope I make the most of the time.
I have no idea how I’m going to get this redesign project done on time. We’re already about a month behind after having an expert suggest some significant changes and we haven’t started our research yet either. As it is now, I’m going to have to start coding before we’ve finished our research.
I lost touch with a friend about a year ago and I feel pretty bad about it – but apparently not bad enough to do anything about it. It’s really a shame because we used to really enjoy talking and there were topics we discussed that I never really talked about with anyone else – such as religion and life’s purpose.
Last night we gave a friend and coworker a party for his last day at work. We had a really good time, but it’s sad to see him go because we worked really well together. Oh well, things change and there’s nothing that can be done to stop it. Speaking of which, yesterday would have been my 10th wedding anniversary so I felt like a failure. We had planned to take a big vacation – like a second honeymoon – for our 10th anniversary, so I couldn’t help but think about that either. We planned to go to Ireland or Europe or even Australia. Ha, now I can barely afford to go to Cleveland.
New watch August 3, 2006
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Wow, it’s sad when I have nothing much to report other than the new watch I just got from Eddie Bauer. I wouldn’t have even thought to mention that if I hadn’t just shown it to a co-worker.
I also got a brand spankin’ new sweet new Dell notebook. For you tech buffs, it’s the Inspiron E1505 and it’s pretty adequately loaded. This is one sweet little machine. The screen is really impressive and the whole thing is really fast because of the Dual Core processor. I wanted to wait to get a new notebook when I could afford to get that sort of processing power, and it was well worth the wait.
Work has been so busy I haven’t been doing much otherwise. I’ve been exceptionally lazy this summer (unfortunately) and I have very little to show for it. I’m feeling pretty stressed overall with this redesign project and a few others – and I’m ‘managing’ it in the worst possible ways…over working, over drinking, over sleeping and over eating. Maybe I need to take a few days off in a row, but I’m afraid if I did that, I’d completely waste the time and maybe even come back feeling worse than ever. I had a few days off in early July and was actually pleased to go back to work because all I did was go out with my friends and was left with little energy for anything else. I know I’m capable of much more so I don’t at all understand the rut I’ve been stuck in lately.
One piece of good news…a friend of mine from a few years ago contacted me out of the blue. I dare say she actually missed me – and well, it felt good to be missed.
Coming down the home stretch… December 16, 2005
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The next few weeks will be pretty busy and I’m not sure how I’m going to get it all done. I haven’t finished my Christmas shopping yet. Well, wait…that’s not true. I haven’t even STARTED yet. I couldn’t shop last week because I didn’t have the money and now I have the money but don’t have the time. It’s too late really to do everything online at this point so I’ll have no other choice but to tackle the stores. I really have a short list so it really won’t be that much. I’ll manage somehow. But knowing I haven’t done it yet is adding to what is already a pretty significant stress level.
I have two huge projects to complete – one before Christmas and another right before the end of the year. We still have the big move looming too but I suppose I haven’t really had much to do on that project lately. I suppose I’m more anxious about how I’ll handle some of my new responsibilities than I am about the move itself. I know I’ll have lots of help with the physical move (networks, PCs, etc.) so it will be OK.
Otherwise things have been going well. I just haven’t been dealing with stress very well and it’s affecting my sleep and eating habits and overall health – so I really need to make some changes in my life. I also need to get more organized and use my time more wisely. I suppose I’m already thinking about New Year’s resolutions. 
I watched ‘Schindler’s List’ again the other night and afterwards felt both sad (at the cruelty humans are capable of) and uplifted (by the incredible and generosity and unselfishness that humans can also be capable of) and was happy I took the time to watch it again. Facing some of the tough things in life kind of puts life back into perspective.
Well, it’s been cold lately but we’re staying warm so I consider us very fortunate.
I’ve been pretty busy lately November 28, 2005
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I just realized I haven’t posted in a while. So much for my promise to myself to post regularly!
I’ve been really busy with work, but I’ve gotten quite a bit completed too so I feel pretty good. We’re still preparing for the big move in January. The renovators are apparently making great progress so everything should be ready well before actual moving day. Maybe we can gradually move some of the extra stuff in before the official date.
I didn’t need to make anything for Thanksgiving, but I’d like to make some nice food gifts during the holidays. Hopefully I can put some of my Food Network watching education to good use!
I managed to get my Christmas trees up this past weekend. My youngest cat had been a little terror when he was just a kitten, but he’s been much better this year so I’m crossing my fingers.
I watched an interesting program on the History Channel about the Kennedy assassination. I have always been interested in the assassination, and know quite a bit about it. I always subscribed to the conspiracy theory, but after watching this new program, I’m no longer completely convinced of either theory. The newest investigation data now points to the ‘Oswald did it alone’ theory.
Well, now I know why I haven’t posted lately. I don’t have anything interesting to say! Well, I’m going to try to make sure I post regularly anyway. I plan to start adding some photos soon too.
Stay tuned…
Finally getting stuff off my plate October 27, 2005
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I’ve been up since before 4am and I’ve blown through so much work already I feel like a machine. I also have a couple of completed projects I might finally be able to get off my plate, so that feels really good.
What’s even BETTER is that I’m taking the afternoon off Friday and then enjoying a 3-day weekend. I have a healthy mix of fun stuff to do and downtime to enjoy. There are two Halloween parties I plan to attend, so I’m really looking forward to the weekend.
Obviously my mood is much better today than it has been lately. Sometimes I feel like I’m just spinning my wheels, but over the past day or so I’ve felt like I’m finally getting some things accomplished. Let’s hope this lasts for a while.
